16. The F-22 Has Countermeasure Capabilities Against Radar & Missiles
Outside of stealth, the F-22 has countermeasure capabilities if enemies detect it. The aircraft contains a missile-launch detector and a radar warning receiver. If an adversary uses radar-guided or heat-seeking missiles, the F-22 will shoot flares. The flares obscure the heat seekers detection. The aircraft will also release chaff. Chaff is little shards of reflective material. The chaff will scatter radar waves confusing radar-guided missile tracking systems.